The order of precedence in the UK for males starts with the Sovereign (regardless of sex), the heir apparent (Charles), and then the present Sovereign’s sons in birth order. The Sovereign’s grandsons follow by order of primogeniture. Officers of state are next and then non-royal peers.
So, yes, the Earl of Wessex outranks all dukes save for the Prince of Wales (Duke of Cornwall & Rothesay, Duke of Edinburgh) and the Duke of York. He outranks Cambridge and Sussex in this regard as well.
Ah, I didn't know that. Thank you for the explanation.
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